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Pri-Med Podcasts

502 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratings

A primary care podcast featuring expert faculty discussing the most recent developments in the medical field. Podcast formats include, but are not limited to: expert clinical discussions, frequently asked questions, and Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine with Dr. Frank Domino. Many Pri-Med Podcasts are available for CME Credit! For CME podcasts, find the link to claim credit in those episodes’ descriptions or find the episode on our Pri-Med Podcast landing page, www.pri-med.com/podcast

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Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coping with Death and Loss (Recorded 4/20/20)

April 20, 2020 17:50 - 11 minutes - 26.9 MB

Overview: In this podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss how those on the front lines can approach the challenges of dealing with death and loss. She will identify coping-skills and practices that healthcare professionals can use to deal with grief and process the emotional burden of their work.  Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/20/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is p...

5 Tools to Improve the Patient Encounter - Frankly Speaking EP 169

April 20, 2020 04:30 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-169 Overview: Many providers are dissatisfied with patient visits because of issues such as time limits and technology burden. Join us as we discuss 5 practices that could improve satisfaction with visits for both patients and providers. Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Recalibrating and Finding Clarity in a Time of Chaos and Confusion (Recorded 4/17/20)

April 17, 2020 19:08 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MB

Overview: We are in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic that has caused too many deaths globally with an increasing number daily. For most, this pandemic has provided “bonus” home time from cancelled travel, meetings and rounds; how can you optimize this time to find meaning and purpose? During this time of chaos, consternation and crisis we need to recalibrate our lives. Our planet, burnt and violated in recent decades, is at this time healing. We as people need to heal as well. In this...

COVID and Seniors: "Treating-in-Place" in Senior Residential Living (Recorded 4/13/20)

April 14, 2020 13:37 - 15 minutes - 35 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-and-seniors-treating-in-place Overview: This podcast will provide a practical approach to COVID-19 preparedness and management at senior residential communities and skilled nursing facilities. A leading geriatrician will discuss prevention, testing, monitoring, and treatment of COVID in this vulnerable population.  Guest: Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

COVID and Seniors: ”Treating-in-Place” in Senior Residential Living (Recorded 4/13/20)

April 14, 2020 13:37 - 15 minutes - 35 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-and-seniors-treating-in-place Overview: This podcast will provide a practical approach to COVID-19 preparedness and management at senior residential communities and skilled nursing facilities. A leading geriatrician will discuss prevention, testing, monitoring, and treatment of COVID in this vulnerable population.  Guest: Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

Infectious Disease Expert: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (Recorded 4/10/20)

April 13, 2020 19:09 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/id-expert-covid-19-faq Overview: In this podcast, infectious disease specialist Dr. Woc-Colburn answers your questions from the past few weeks. She will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic compares to previous disease outbreaks, review disease transmission, and explain the significance of “herd immunity”. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this ac...

“Make it Stop!” – can a simple and quick intervention help improve quit rates in your patients who smoke? - Frankly Speaking EP 168

April 13, 2020 04:30 - 10 minutes - 24.2 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-168 Overview: A recent RCT from Hong Kong found that a brief 1-minute standardized intervention (based on the AWARD Model and self-determination theory) was more effective than giving printed smoking cessation materials to semi-urgent and non-urgent emergency department patients at smoking abstinence at 12 months. Join us as we discuss the implications of th...

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mentally Healthy Media Diet (Recorded 4/10/20)

April 11, 2020 13:19 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MB

Overview: Join psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer for her fourth episode on mental health during COVID-19. In this episode she will discuss strategies for media consumption during this anxious time. She will explain how media during a crisis can perpetuate anxiety and requires intentional consumption to maintain mental health. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 04/05/2020 and they are subject to change as new inf...

Aging During COVID-19: Bored Seniors? How to Age-in-Place Successfully (Recorded 4/6/2020)

April 08, 2020 14:19 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/aging-during-covid-19  Overview: Lack of in-person social encounters and out-of-the-house activities are difficult for anyone but can be especially detrimental for our elderly patients and family. In this podcast, geriatrician Lee Lindquist, MD, will discuss ways to help older adults during shelter-in-place and social distancing. She will review methods to stimulate cognition, e...

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: At Home Tools for Providers and Patients (Recorded 4/3/20)

April 06, 2020 13:13 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/covid-19-mental-health-3 Overview: In this podcast, psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss at-home tools for managing mental health during COVID-19. She will discuss cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness strategies, and medication options. Clinicians can use these tools to help their own mental health as well as provide recommendations for their patients. Guest: Shira...

”B” is for Back Pain: How Vitamins May Benefit Acute Low Back Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 167

April 06, 2020 04:30 - 10 minutes - 23.5 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-167 Overview: Acute low back pain is a common problem and a frequent cause of inability to work. Although there are many treatments available, they often provide limited relief and have accompanying side effects. Listen to this episode to hear about how using certain vitamins may act as an adjunct treatment to speed recovery of acute low back pain. Guest: A...

"B" is for Back Pain: How Vitamins May Benefit Acute Low Back Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 167

April 06, 2020 04:30 - 10 minutes - 23.5 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-167 Overview: Acute low back pain is a common problem and a frequent cause of inability to work. Although there are many treatments available, they often provide limited relief and have accompanying side effects. Listen to this episode to hear about how using certain vitamins may act as an adjunct treatment to speed recovery of acute low back pain. Guest...

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Healthcare Provider Mental Health and Self-Care (Recorded 3/31/20)

April 01, 2020 15:05 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MB

Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss the mental health challenges that healthcare providers are facing during the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians are suffering unexpected stress, and they have had to weigh their personal safety against important work in a dangerous environment. She will provide clear action items for dealing with these difficult decisions and practicing self care. Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD

Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Social Distancing vs. Social Isolation (Recorded 3/30/20)

March 30, 2020 21:06 - 5 minutes - 12.8 MB

Overview: In this podcast psychiatrist Dr. Shirah Vollmer will discuss the difference between social distancing and social isolation. Dr. Vollmer will provide practical tips for maintaining healthy relationships and maintaining mental health during this unique time when we are physical separated from others.  Guest: Shirah Vollmer, MD

Ask the ID Expert: Common COVID-19 Questions in Primary Care (Recorded 3/28/20)

March 30, 2020 17:35 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/ask-the-id-experts-covid19-coronavirus Overview: With information changing rapidly around the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult for primary care clinicians on the front lines of care to stay up to date on the most accurate information regarding prevention, testing, and treatment. Join this live discussion between family physician Dr. Frank Domino and infectious disease speciali...

Alcohol and A-fib: Is Abstinence the Best Medicine? - Frankly Speaking EP 166

March 30, 2020 04:30 - 9 minutes - 21.9 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-166 Overview: Alcohol consumption has been associated with negative cardiovascular outcomes, yet many clinicians still counsel patients that it is okay in moderation. Past observational studies have supported this idea, showing a dose-dependent relationship between alcohol consumption and the incidence of a-fib. In this episode we will explore the latest RCT...

Effective Tool or Diet Fad? Can Intermittent Fasting Decrease Weight and Improve Cardiovascular Markers?

March 23, 2020 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-165   Overview: Obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension are significant challenges to public health and impact a growing number of Americans. Weight loss and dietary changes are effective in preventing CVD and DMII and reducing cardiometabolic complications, but can be difficult for many people. Growing evidence supports the use of timed fasting to promote...

Effective Tool or Diet Fad? Can Intermittent Fasting Decrease Weight and Improve Cardiovascular Markers? - Frankly Speaking EP 165

March 23, 2020 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-165   Overview: Obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension are significant challenges to public health and impact a growing number of Americans. Weight loss and dietary changes are effective in preventing CVD and DMII and reducing cardiometabolic complications, but can be difficult for many people. Growing evidence supports the use of timed fasting to promote w...

Alcohol and A-fib: Is Abstinence the Best Medicine? - Frankly Speaking EP 166

March 23, 2020 04:30

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-166 Overview: Alcohol consumption has been associated with negative cardiovascular outcomes, yet many clinicians still counsel patients that it is okay in moderation. Past observational studies have supported this idea, showing a dose-dependent relationship between alcohol consumption and the incidence of a-fib. In this episode we will explore the latest RC...

Frankly Speaking Update: Common Questions About Coronavirus (Recorded 3/21/20)

March 22, 2020 22:23 - 14 minutes - 32.1 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-coronavirus   Overview: Review the latest data on the Pandemic in a patient centered manner  Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Coronavirus Update, March 6, 2020 - Frankly Speaking EP 164

March 13, 2020 15:38 - 8 minutes - 19 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-164   Overview: Review the latest recommendations from the CDC to assist in responding to patient questions and concerns.  Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Safe Sex – Counseling Makes a Difference - Frankly Speaking EP 163 (Live from Pri-Med South)

March 09, 2020 04:30 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-163   Overview: STIs in the US are a major public health risk with an estimated 20 million new cases per year, more than half occurring in 15-24-year-olds. The USPSTF found intensive counseling in young adults to reduce the likelihood of STIs. Join us as we discuss how to apply these recommendations to your practice. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C ...

HIV for the Clinician in Practice (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:31 - 9 minutes - 20.8 MB

Overview: This lecture will focus on known and established pathogenesis of HIV, emphasizing the damage to the immune system as well as illnesses that primary care clinicians may encounter. With expanded knowledge of therapeutic strategies to regain and maintain health, you can address complications that arise with your patients and recognize when to refer. The faculty will also discuss issues that an aging HIV population may face and how to treat them. Please note that any data, indications...

Update in the Diagnosis and Management of Stroke and TIA (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:29 - 3 minutes - 8.21 MB

Overview: Tremendous strides have been made in the management of cerebrovascular disorders. This presentation will provide the most recent updates in the diagnosis and management of strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Contemporary clinical trials have changed the treatment of ischemic strokes and TIAs. This session will explain how to identify the mechanism for stroke and TIA and select prevention strategies accordingly. In addition to discussing individualized management, the fac...

An Update on the Appropriate Use of Echo (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:28 - 3 minutes - 8.42 MB

Guest: George R. Marzouka, MD, FACC Recorded Live at Pri-Med South

The Clot Thickens: Cases in Anticoagulation – Workup and Management of DVT (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:26 - 4 minutes - 9.66 MB

Overview: This talk on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will review common clinical presentations, diagnostic workup, indications for imaging, and therapeutic options. The consequences of DVT, such as pulmonary embolism and stroke (in patients with patent foramen ovale), can be dire, and the faculty will provide strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality. You will dive into a detailed lesson on the medical therapy for DVT, which includes anticoagulation strategies using warfarin or the novel fac...

Cancer Screening Update: A Focus on Colorectal, Breast, Lung, and Prostate (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:25 - 3 minutes - 7.55 MB

Overview: This talk will review recent screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). As well as presenting evidence behind new screening modalities, the faculty will review considerations for deciding whether or not to screen. Additionally, you will walk away from this practical session with strategies to communicate screening results sensitively. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of t...

Lifestyle Management: The Benefits of Wellness Coaching (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:23 - 6 minutes - 14.3 MB

Guest: Silvina Levis-Dusseau, MD Recorded at Pri-Med South

Cosmetic Dermatology: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:19 - 7 minutes - 16.9 MB

Overview: This session will focus not on cosmetic surgery but on cosmetic dermatology. You will learn about botulinum toxin, injectable fillers, chemical peeling, and topical agents/oral supplements for anti-aging. The faculty will discuss treatment selection, reviewing the profiles of these agents and how to determine which patients should receive them. Information on age-appropriate treatments as well as oral supplementation for cosmetic reasons will help you field questions from the patie...

Managing Patients with Cognitive Decline (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:16 - 7 minutes - 16.9 MB

Overview: The talk will focus on the criteria for diagnosis of dementia and how to apply the criteria for dementia diagnosis, including how to differentiate among types of degenerative dementias. It will review both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for dementia, specifically focusing on the Choosing Wisely recommendations. The faculty will stress the consequences of caregiving and the significance of supporting caregivers in their role. Please note that any data, indicatio...

Myths and Data: A Review of the Most Relevant Research for Pediatric General Practice (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:14 - 5 minutes - 13.3 MB

Overview: Primary pediatric care clinicians cover a lot of ground, from autism and ADHD to asthma and obesity. Add in adolescent medicine and sports medicine, and the relevant literature quickly extends beyond what any one individual can keep up with successfully. This case-based session will help you, the busy clinician, learn about some of the recent research that can change what we do in our primary care pediatric practices. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presente...

Chronic Pain: 20/20 Vision in 60 Minutes (FAQ)

March 03, 2020 16:12 - 5 minutes - 12.8 MB

Overview:  This lecture will focus on the problem of chronic pain, its burden on the patient, and the societal consequences that result from mismanagement. The faculty will present strategies for pharmacologic (opioid and non-opioid) and nonpharmacologic management of chronic pain and the evidence behind them. With improved insight into controlling and managing opioid therapy as well as medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, you can help protect your patients from the opioid ...

Milk: Whole, Skim or Something In Between? - Frankly Speaking EP 162 (Live from Pri-Med South)

March 02, 2020 05:30 - 12 minutes - 29.3 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-162   Overview: This episode will review four recent publications that help guide milk consumption in children and adults.  Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Too Sweet! Rates of Prediabetes in US Adolescents and Young Adults - Frankly Speaking EP 161

February 24, 2020 05:30 - 11 minutes - 25.7 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-161   Overview: The incidence and prevalence of prediabetes and Type II Diabetes Mellitus in adolescents and young adults has increased over the past decade. A recent cross-sectional study of 12 years of NHANES data suggests that this population has an associated increased cardiometabolic risk. Listen as our team discusses these findings and some prevention ...

Treating Strep Throat in Half the Time - Frankly Speaking EP 160

February 17, 2020 05:30 - 10 minutes - 23.9 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-160   Overview: This episode will review clinical decision-making tools for diagnosing and treating streptococcal pharyngitis and will discuss a recent randomized controlled trial utilizing a 5-day course of Penicillin for treatment.  Guest: Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Ask the Expert: Psychiatry (Recorded at Pri-Med South)

February 11, 2020 18:11 - 27 minutes - 62 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/south-2020-vollmer-ask-the-expert  Overview: Get your questions answered by expert faculty in Psychiatry. You ask: we listen. You will learn practical solutions to common clinical challenges and tips to apply the latest knowledge in practice. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 7th ...

Adolescent Mental Health: Family Relationships Matter - Frankly Speaking EP 159

February 10, 2020 05:30 - 10 minutes - 23.3 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-159  Overview: Join us as we discuss data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health examining how family relationships impact depression.   Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Ask the Expert: Obesity Management (Recorded at Pri-Med South)

February 09, 2020 21:50 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/south-2020-kushner-obesity-ask-the-expert  Overview: Get your questions answered by expert faculty in Endocrinology. You ask: we listen. You will learn practical solutions to common clinical challenges and tips to apply the latest knowledge in practice. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on Fe...

Ask the Expert: Nephrology (Recorded at Pri-Med South)

February 09, 2020 21:43 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/south-2020-raghaven-nephrology  Overview: Get your questions answered by expert faculty in Nephrology. You ask: we listen. You will learn practical solutions to common clinical challenges and tips to apply the latest knowledge in practice. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 7, 2020...

Ask the Expert: Rheumatology (Recorded at Pri-Med South)

February 09, 2020 21:34 - 31 minutes - 73 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/south-2020-fan-rheumatology-ask-the-expert  Overview: Get your questions answered by expert faculty in Rheumatology. You ask: we listen. You will learn practical solutions to common clinical challenges and tips to apply the latest knowledge in practice. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on Fe...

Ask the Expert: Chronic Pain (Recorded at Pri-Med South)

February 09, 2020 21:25 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/south-2020-benedetti-chronic-pain  Overview: This lecture will focus on the problem of chronic pain, its burden on the patient, and the societal consequences that result from mismanagement. The faculty will present strategies for pharmacologic (opioid and non-opioid) and nonpharmacologic management of chronic pain and the evidence behind them. With improved insight into controlli...

Ask the Expert: Infectious Disease (Recorded at Pri-Med South)

February 09, 2020 20:59 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/south-2020-sax-ask-the-expert  Overview: Get your questions answered by an expert faculty in Infectious Disease. You ask: we listen. You will learn practical solutions to common clinical challenges and tips to apply the latest knowledge in practice. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on Februa...

Coronavirus: Frankly Speaking Special Update

February 04, 2020 15:33 - 3 minutes - 7.24 MB

Listen to Dr. Frank Domino provide a timely update regarding the recent Coronavirus outbreak, and provide resources in order to get the most up-to-date information.

The Dangers of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (Nns): What Does the Data Say? - Frankly Speaking EP 158

February 03, 2020 05:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-158 Overview: Review the latest research on the impact of NNS on mortality, disease, and intermediate outcomes like microbiome and gut hormones.  Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

The Dangers of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: What Does the Data Say? - Frankly Speaking EP 158

February 03, 2020 05:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-158 Overview: Review the latest research on the impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (NNS) on mortality, disease, and intermediate outcomes like microbiome and gut hormones.   Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Heartburn – Why “Test and Treat” Is Best - Frankly Speaking EP 157

January 27, 2020 05:30 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-157 Overview: Heartburn is a frequent complaint in primary care practices. The etiology is broad, from reflux to H. pylori infection and PUD. While many clinicians treat symptomatically, this may not lead to patient satisfaction. A recent network meta-analysis published in The BMJ, concluded that a ‘test and treat’ approach resulted in the lowest reports for...

Cannabis Use in Pregnancy: A Worrisome Trend - Frankly Speaking EP 156

January 20, 2020 05:30 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-156 Overview: Cannabis use has been increasing as numerous states have decriminalized or even legalized cannabis possession and use. As a result, the rates of pregnant women who use cannabis have been rising. Learn more about these trends and the risks associated with cannabis use in pregnancy. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

A Brief Update of the Guidelines on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes - Frankly Speaking EP 155

January 13, 2020 05:30 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-155 Overview: Join us as we discuss key points from the 2019 update to the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes consensus report. This update is now reflected in the American Diabetes Association's Standards of Medical Care—2020. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Skip the Colonoscopy? - Frankly Speaking EP 154

January 06, 2020 14:35 - 13 minutes - 30 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-154  Overview: Join us as we discuss a recent report in the British Medical Journal that reviewed data on the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening programs. The report presented new guidelines which recommend a “shared decision-making model,” and suggest that individuals with an estimated 15-year colorectal cancer risk below 3% undergo no screening a...

Improving Communication Between Parents and Teens - Frankly Speaking EP 153

December 30, 2019 05:30 - 11 minutes - 25.8 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-153 Overview: Discuss a recently published randomized controlled trial that examined methods to help parents improve their ability to discuss important health issues with their teenagers (ex.sexual activity, substance use). Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato